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'Erythrocyte' the technical term for red blood cells, meaning they have the same function: bringing oxygen to the body.

A cell in the blood of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues. In mammals, the red blood cell is disk-shaped and biconcave, contains hemoglobin, and lacks a nucleus. Also called erythrocyte, red cell, Also called red corpuscle.

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What is the function of erythrocytes animal cells?

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Compare and contrast erythrocytes and leukocytes Be sure to include similarities and differences of structure and function?

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Consider the number of the different cells in blood. which are there more of erythrocytes or leukocytes?

erythrocytes Erythrocytes


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What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

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What is the other name of red blood cells?

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Can mature erythrocytes reproduce?

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Red blood cells are also known as?

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Do reptiles have a nucleus in their erythrocytes?

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